The magnetic field outside a coaxial cable

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of the magnetic field outside a coaxial cable using Ampère's law and the Biot-Savart law. It highlights a common confusion where Ampère's law suggests the magnetic field is zero due to no net current within the loop. In contrast, the Biot-Savart law indicates that the magnetic field at a specific point can be non-zero due to contributions from individual currents. The participant acknowledges a mistake in their integration setup for the Biot-Savart law, which led to the confusion. This exchange emphasizes the importance of correctly applying mathematical principles in electromagnetic theory.
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Good day All,
I have a confusion in my mind and i hope to clear it
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If we use the Amper law to calculate the magnetic field outside the cable, the value would be 0 because the electric current inside the amperian loop is equal to 0,
but in case we apply the Biot savart law to calculate the magnetic field say in the point B ( in red) i will use the principe of superposition and calulculate the magnetic filed generated by each current separatedly, but in this case because the distance varies, the magnetic field on B will not be 0
Any helps would be highly appreciated!
thanks
 

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You are likely not performing the integration correctly when using the Biot-Savart law. How are you setting up the integral?
 
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NFuller said:
You are likely not performing the integration correctly when using the Biot-Savart law. How are you setting up the integral?
yes you are right , thanks a lot for pointing this problem, my integral was a total mess
 
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